# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1225&period=all&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1226 --- ## [How visible are submarines at periscope depth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-visible-are-submarines-at-periscope-depth/747244)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-visible-are-submarines-at-periscope-depth/747244 "2017-10-03T15:45:35Z")
There’s a story I’ve heard from a good number of sources about submarines, usually in the Mediterranean or near a Pacific island, coming to periscope depth and finding a yacht with a couple amorously engaged. With newer … --- ## [Kool-Aid Man's anatomy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kool-aid-mans-anatomy/618980)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2012, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kool-aid-mans-anatomy/618980 "2012-04-18T20:14:28Z")
Stewie: So, you don’t have any organs in there, just, um, liquid? Kool-Aid Man: Yeah, just liquid. Stewie: Can I…Can I drink it? Kool-Aid Man: Sure, just tilt your head back, and I’ll pour some of my liquid in your mo… --- ## [The birth of my child and the death of my faith](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-birth-of-my-child-and-the-death-of-my-faith/639593)
**Author:** [@inedible\_knapsack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inedible_knapsack)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-birth-of-my-child-and-the-death-of-my-faith/639593 "2012-11-16T01:14:34Z")
Until recently, my wife and I were members of a Christian church. We attended weekly, participated in most activities, were members of committees, and contributed our tithes. It was good, satisfying even. Earlier this y… --- ## [You're a car. Describe yourself.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-car-describe-yourself/118526)
**Author:** [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2002, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-car-describe-yourself/118526 "2002-07-14T16:00:37Z")
Me: Classic mid-size, luxury-sports car. Achieves best milage in rural areas, but also performs well in the city. Suitable for family outings, nights on the town, mild off-road excursions and light hauling. Equipped w… --- ## [American food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-food/414499)
**Author:** [@EvilGhandi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EvilGhandi)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-food/414499 "2007-08-13T01:15:03Z")
Ok I’ve had it. Yesterday my wife was watching one of those chef competition shows on the food network. One of the judges, an English woman if that matters, opined how she was not fond of “American food”. When did it … --- ## [City nicknames-- do people who live there use them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/city-nicknames-do-people-who-live-there-use-them/650080)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/city-nicknames-do-people-who-live-there-use-them/650080 "2013-02-20T05:18:55Z")
Do residents refer to their cities as Frisco, Philly, Vegas, Chi-town, San Berdoo, L.A., K.C., St. Louie, etc.? I know people who live there don’t say “San Antone.” --- ## [The Decade, 1998 to 2007 - No Global Warming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-decade-1998-to-2007-no-global-warming/407359)
**Author:** [@ClimateGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ClimateGuy)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2007, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-decade-1998-to-2007-no-global-warming/407359 "2007-06-22T23:23:48Z")
The National Climatic Data Center, University of Alabama in Huntsville, has posted the May 2007 global temperature anomaly. Based on the 5 months of 2007 and the 5 month tracking pattern for the decade, we can project th… --- ## [Songs that make you say, "WTF?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-make-you-say-wtf/398005)
**Author:** [@Smitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smitty)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2007, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-make-you-say-wtf/398005 "2007-04-05T04:02:09Z")
I heard Escape (The Pina Colada song) yesterday and all I could think was, “WTF?” Everyone and their uncle has heard it, but to sum up: A man is bored with his girlfriend (or maybe wife. He refers to her as “my old la… --- ## [Who makes all those store-brand products?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-makes-all-those-store-brand-products/350761)
**Author:** [@Belrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belrix)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2006, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-makes-all-those-store-brand-products/350761 "2006-04-02T03:24:37Z")
Many stores have their own brands of national-brand products. My kids ate store-brand cereal this morning - which looks & tastes just like Capt’n Crunch. I took my Walgreen’s brand fiber this morning which looks & tast… --- ## [Flat earth theory. Serious question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flat-earth-theory-serious-question/747234)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2016, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flat-earth-theory-serious-question/747234 "2016-03-04T15:36:24Z")
I like to think of myself as open-minded. However, I didn’t really think that flat-earth people were serious. I thought it was just an amusing thing folks used to be social and have some fun. But after spending a few … --- ## [Time for a new "Misheard lyrics" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-a-new-misheard-lyrics-thread/365380)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2006, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-a-new-misheard-lyrics-thread/365380 "2006-10-29T18:27:29Z")
Here’s the most recent one I could find; my understanding is it’s too old to perform thread necromancy on, so I’m starting a new one. I was looking for song lyrics today, idly paging through Sarah McLachlan songs, when … --- ## [What's the chance this war succeeds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-chance-this-war-succeeds/698449)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-chance-this-war-succeeds/698449 "2014-09-16T12:13:45Z")
The war with (or possibly “degradation of”) IS/ISIS/ISIL. Obama announced “America will be joined by a broad coalition of partners.” But will she? Germany has apparently no interest in participating in air strikes. B… --- ## [Charlie Sheen's Live Tour](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-sheens-live-tour/577004)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2011, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-sheens-live-tour/577004 "2011-04-10T01:09:40Z")
I live in Detroit, though I did not see the first show. Reviews are terrible. Anyone go? Sheen Booed on stage. --- ## [Beckdawrek is bad, bad, bad and nearly dies. (Or how a Doper saved my life)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beckdawrek-is-bad-bad-bad-and-nearly-dies-or-how-a-doper-saved-my-life/831953)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beckdawrek-is-bad-bad-bad-and-nearly-dies-or-how-a-doper-saved-my-life/831953 "2022-05-23T19:20:59Z")
Last night was a bad, bad, bad night. No sleep. This morning my sugar crashed, like it hasn’t done in many moons. I was not completely In a coma, YET. In the nick of time my DIL got here. Got glucose into me. She knew t… --- ## [Did Hitler ever eat an Avocado? Need answer fastish (by friday)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-hitler-ever-eat-an-avocado-need-answer-fastish-by-friday/764571)
**Author:** [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-hitler-ever-eat-an-avocado-need-answer-fastish-by-friday/764571 "2016-09-07T12:09:22Z")
So, I was at a little shindig a friend of mine threw over the weekend. I brought along some of my famous guacamole. One of his guest was eyeing the guac suspiciously, while noting that others were quite enjoying it. I … --- ## [Beyonce Knowles' new video kills me. I love it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beyonce-knowles-new-video-kills-me-i-love-it/583102)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2011, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beyonce-knowles-new-video-kills-me-i-love-it/583102 "2011-05-28T20:53:26Z")
My wife and I are loyal Soup watchers on Fridays and they found a real gem for us last week. We put it on to bring smile to our faces when we need it. I mean, man, this video is absolutely and unintentionally hilarious.… --- ## [I'm thinking of building a Death Star, but I have some technical questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-thinking-of-building-a-death-star-but-i-have-some-technical-questions/540862)
**Author:** [@NinjaChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinjaChick)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-thinking-of-building-a-death-star-but-i-have-some-technical-questions/540862 "2010-05-28T02:05:17Z")
I’m thinking of getting into the planet-destroying business, and I figured I’d borrow some inspiration from one Mr. Lucas. You want to destroy something planet-sized, you need a really big weapon. So of course, you build… --- ## ["Say la gare"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-la-gare/76868)
**Author:** [@JamesCarroll](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JamesCarroll)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2001, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-la-gare/76868 "2001-08-21T17:49:01Z")
Watching a Tom and Jerry cartoon where T&J were in France ( you know the one with the really cute little mouse who wants to be a Musketeer (Mousekteer?)) and the young mouse says (in MY best French): C’est le Gare. As … --- ## [Reattaching roof fabric in my car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reattaching-roof-fabric-in-my-car/134447)
**Author:** [@typo\_mna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/typo_mna)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2002, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reattaching-roof-fabric-in-my-car/134447 "2002-10-30T23:11:22Z")
All the fabric on the roof of my minivan is falling down, billowing around, brushing my head, and generally bothering me. How can I reattach it? I haven’t poked around too much, but it appears that there’s a roof panel… --- ## [McDonald's franchise urges employees to vote Republican](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-franchise-urges-employees-to-vote-republican/558817)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-franchise-urges-employees-to-vote-republican/558817 "2010-11-02T23:07:32Z")
Well, I guess we all know now that Mayor McCheese belongs to the party of Lincoln. Anyway, here is the story: --- ## [What is the name for an oval in a woman's top exposing cleavage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-for-an-oval-in-a-womans-top-exposing-cleavage/403298)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2007, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-for-an-oval-in-a-womans-top-exposing-cleavage/403298 "2007-05-11T19:37:30Z")
The subject line pretty much says it all, but the pictures of Power Girl on this web page show you what I mean. (They’re pretty much safe for work as long as you aren’t employed by Jerry Falwell.) Is there a specific na… --- ## [Dealer totals car - what now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealer-totals-car-what-now/678536)
**Author:** [@epbrown01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epbrown01)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealer-totals-car-what-now/678536 "2014-01-15T17:26:21Z")
This story has been making the rounds on various car sites. The Cliff’s Notes version is that a couple left their car at the dealership for paint repairs. An employee came into the dealership while it was closed, took th… --- ## [Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War II question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warhammer-40k-dawn-of-war-ii-question/551771)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warhammer-40k-dawn-of-war-ii-question/551771 "2010-09-27T00:44:20Z")
So I’ve just started playing Dawn of War II’s single-player campaign, and consulting guides online I’ve read some very confusing and seemingly contradictory advise about character builds. I have, thus far, worked out tha… --- ## [Community, October 27](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-october-27/601044)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-october-27/601044 "2011-11-07T23:57:49Z")
I scrolled down Cafe Society and didn’t see a Community thread. I’m kind of surprised. I thought it was a pretty good episode, although I didn’t think “Britta it” was all that funny. So at the end it’s Troy and Abed s… --- ## [I know I shouldn't condone this high school ass-kicking...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-know-i-shouldnt-condone-this-high-school-ass-kicking/321991)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2005, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-know-i-shouldnt-condone-this-high-school-ass-kicking/321991 "2005-09-17T21:58:41Z")
…but damn, if ever a “victim” was trolling for a bitchslap it was this idiot. I know that technically the black student should have simply brought the shirt to the attention of a teacher or administrator but I have to… --- ## [Ever been tied up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-tied-up/506126)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-tied-up/506126 "2010-07-28T13:12:13Z")
And I don’t mean as part of some kinky sexual act. I reckon this is an interesting enough question to be worthwhile asking. (I hate having to defend my threads these days to the tards that run the SDMB) Anyway. I … --- ## [How common are urban areas with no grocery stores?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-are-urban-areas-with-no-grocery-stores/622022)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2012, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-are-urban-areas-with-no-grocery-stores/622022 "2012-05-17T15:34:24Z")
One reason I’ve heard a few times for the rise of obesity is that in some urban areas, people don’t have grocery stores within their reach. This results in them eating a lot of fast food which increases obesity. How co… --- ## [Would you consider this firing to be fair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-consider-this-firing-to-be-fair/788372)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-consider-this-firing-to-be-fair/788372 "2017-06-15T12:37:35Z")
Hypothetical: At a factory, it is stated that all employees are expected to manufacture a minimum of 100 widgets per week. The guidelines also state that “ideal” productivity is 125 widgets per week. Amanda manufactur… --- ## [What would happen if we brought all the troops home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-we-brought-all-the-troops-home/511334)
**Author:** [@Enuma\_Elish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enuma_Elish)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-we-brought-all-the-troops-home/511334 "2009-09-25T00:40:48Z")
Why does the USA NEED to have so many troops in so many countries? (Other than to protect embassies.) What would happen if in the next 12 months, all United States non-embassy military personnel were removed from all f… --- ## [Co-worker versus subordinate in the workplace](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-worker-versus-subordinate-in-the-workplace/484063)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2009, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-worker-versus-subordinate-in-the-workplace/484063 "2009-02-03T02:21:39Z")
In the chain of command in a workplace, some people must be the supervisors and give direction to the others, and some people have to take the orders and do the work based on it, but I still see the workplace as a place … --- ## [Went tool shopping today, vises are really expensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/went-tool-shopping-today-vises-are-really-expensive/638301)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2012, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/went-tool-shopping-today-vises-are-really-expensive/638301 "2012-10-22T11:26:51Z")
Hello Everyone, Went out today to pick up a few tools for the new workshop. I needed a vise and I was gobsmacked (my favorite new English word) at how much they cost. A 4" vise cost $50 and up and a 6" vise close to a $… --- ## [Do you put the tip on credit card or leave cash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-put-the-tip-on-credit-card-or-leave-cash/648618)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-put-the-tip-on-credit-card-or-leave-cash/648618 "2013-01-29T17:47:36Z")
When I eat out I always pay with credit card. The card gives a larger pay back when used for restaurants. However, I never include the tip on the card. I prefer to leave cash. The waitstaff has better access to their… --- ## [Religious fanatics protest science museum over human evolution exhibit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religious-fanatics-protest-science-museum-over-human-evolution-exhibit/722667)
**Author:** [@Haberdash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Haberdash)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religious-fanatics-protest-science-museum-over-human-evolution-exhibit/722667 "2015-06-19T00:45:42Z")
The Smithsonian opened their Hall of Human Origins exhibit five years ago. It’s an intricate explanation of human evolution that was specifically designed to counter the nonsense at the “Creation Museum.” About a hundred… --- ## ['spik' as a derogatory term](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spik-as-a-derogatory-term/681129)
**Author:** [@sentrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sentrix)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2014, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spik-as-a-derogatory-term/681129 "2014-02-13T06:12:37Z")
my sincerest apologies to the mexicans offended by this moniker. i called my cat spik, derived from ‘spick and span’. the nasty little chocolate pointed thing comes to this name. now cats don’t come to you. you come to … --- ## [How has space travel helped life on earth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-space-travel-helped-life-on-earth/321316)
**Author:** [@andrewdt85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrewdt85)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2010, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-space-travel-helped-life-on-earth/321316 "2010-07-13T21:54:56Z")
First of all, let me say that I am like most people, that I want space travel to happen, go human race, explore the cosmos- not that we’ll ever find life (the universe isn’t as big as ignorant people think it is after al… --- ## [I'm buying a gun](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-buying-a-gun/400533)
**Author:** [@Soapbox\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soapbox_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2007, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-buying-a-gun/400533 "2007-04-20T17:09:46Z")
I’ve long been on the fence in the gun issue, leaning slightly to the left. But I received a huge push towards common sense while watching the news yesterday. Guns are almost demonized in left-leaning culture today. Mos… --- ## [Why is Northern Ireland so underrepresented in pop culture, and misunderstood in America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-northern-ireland-so-underrepresented-in-pop-culture-and-misunderstood-in-america/813294)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-northern-ireland-so-underrepresented-in-pop-culture-and-misunderstood-in-america/813294 "2018-05-09T07:52:52Z")
I feel like Northern Ireland, as a nationality, is not understood in America at all. Most people either seem to assume it’s outright part of Britain culturally, like exactly like England but stuck in Ireland; or that it’… --- ## [Tom DeLay calls Obama a "Marxist"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-delay-calls-obama-a-marxist/433029)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2008, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-delay-calls-obama-a-marxist/433029 "2008-03-07T23:49:05Z")
Just when you thought no greater depths of dumbth could be plumbed: sigh Listen, Tom: Not al socialists are Marxists. Obama is not a socialist. There are a lot of disgraced high-profile Pubs right now who nee… --- ## [I hate women and children](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-women-and-children/635812)
**Author:** [@jgmurray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jgmurray)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-women-and-children/635812 "2012-10-04T00:18:18Z")
I am a deadbeat. it used to be the guy who smoked crack. they are always POLICING me or ripping off my assets. most of the time they PUT them in the way to BLOCK you. --- ## ["Good day, sir. . ."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-day-sir/502448)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-day-sir/502448 "2022-06-01T21:18:33Z")
I said good day." This line, usually said by an indignant character who has just told someone off, seems to pop up every now and then in comedies. Does anyone know it’s origins? The first time I can recall hearing it is… --- ## [RO: Doctor withholds HIV meds out of disapproval of patient's homosexuality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-doctor-withholds-hiv-meds-out-of-disapproval-of-patients-homosexuality/623965)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-doctor-withholds-hiv-meds-out-of-disapproval-of-patients-homosexuality/623965 "2012-06-06T18:33:50Z")
I found out about this story via a couple of sites I sometimes look over. Now, the URL above seems to be the primary and sole (that I can tell from Google searching) source - nowhere else can I find anything about this … --- ## [What happens when people snort pills/coke, etc.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-people-snort-pills-coke-etc/223913)
**Author:** [@gypsymoth3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gypsymoth3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2004, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-people-snort-pills-coke-etc/223913 "2004-01-11T21:19:30Z")
dcoes it go through the lungs or just leak down the throat mostly? how does it get to the brain so fast? --- ## [Best Lovecraft tribute story/book you've read?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-lovecraft-tribute-story-book-youve-read/701648)
**Author:** [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-lovecraft-tribute-story-book-youve-read/701648 "2014-11-18T22:33:04Z")
Please be gentle with me, this is my first new thread in this forum. I’m a big Lovecraft fan, I collect pulp books and some of them are so old that they are yellow and falling apart. I can bore a speed freak to sleep wh… --- ## [Can someone dumb down this superconducting magnetic levitation for me? \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-dumb-down-this-superconducting-magnetic-levitation-for-me-edited-title/600011)
**Author:** [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-dumb-down-this-superconducting-magnetic-levitation-for-me-edited-title/600011 "2011-10-20T19:57:38Z")
This thing is seemingly hovering in space and spinning around and defying gravity and I don’t know what all and I cannot wrap my brain around it (oh just go LOOK Quantum Levitation - YouTube) I asked my physicist husban… --- ## [The "counting one's blessings" MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-counting-ones-blessings-mmp/952680)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 338\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-counting-ones-blessings-mmp/952680 "2021-10-25T05:22:35Z")
I was trying to get out of a rut of negative thinking, and made a conscious effort to notice the little joys of life: Eating whatever I please. Having a smoke. Sleeping on a comfortable mattress with as many blankets … --- ## [Fake diamond = better than real diamond?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-diamond-better-than-real-diamond/198141)
**Author:** [@alterego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alterego)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2003, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-diamond-better-than-real-diamond/198141 "2003-09-22T15:09:18Z")
Wired This is a quote from an ex-Brigadier General who has crafted a way to create fake diamonds - that are equal to or greater than real diamonds. It doesn’t stop there. These diamonds above are ‘almost flawless’ - b… --- ## [Paintings or photos that play a major part in horror movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paintings-or-photos-that-play-a-major-part-in-horror-movies/733274)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paintings-or-photos-that-play-a-major-part-in-horror-movies/733274 "2015-10-12T02:47:23Z")
As an adjunct to a thread I started in IMHO asking for Halloween tips, I’m now looking for suggestions of iconic movie images I might be able to use. I’m not talking about just displaying a picture of something scary fr… --- ## [What are your favorite tabletop boardgames?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-tabletop-boardgames/726699)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2015, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-tabletop-boardgames/726699 "2015-11-05T21:50:33Z")
There’s another thread on the Tabletop webseries, so I figured why not start a thread on the general topic? Ten of my favorites: Castles of Mad King Ludwig Fidelitas Istanbul Kingdom Builder Le Havre Machi Koro S… --- ## [Child's chant or rhyme used to creepy effect](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childs-chant-or-rhyme-used-to-creepy-effect/492533)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2009, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childs-chant-or-rhyme-used-to-creepy-effect/492533 "2009-04-10T20:42:00Z")
Both the radio and TV ads for an upcoming show called (I think) “Harper’s Island” feature the voice of a small child rhythmically chanting, “One by one… one by one…” while spooky/suspenseful music plays. I was thinking … --- ## [Children's Movies with Creepy Scenes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childrens-movies-with-creepy-scenes/658884)
**Author:** [@Hottius\_Maximus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hottius_Maximus)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2013, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childrens-movies-with-creepy-scenes/658884 "2013-06-13T00:19:39Z")
Some local DJs were talking about movies for children that had some very unnerving and sometimes frightening scenes in them. The following were included: Pinocchio–The donkey scene on Pleasure Island Willy Wonka & The… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1224&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1226&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)